Download the app

Questions  

The potential energy of a particle executing SHM along the x-axis is given by U=U0U0cosax. What is the period of oscillation? 

Remember concepts with our Masterclasses.

80k Users
60 mins Expert Faculty Ask Questions
a
2πmaU0
b
2πU0ma
c
2πamU0
d
2πmaU0

Ready to Test Your Skills?

Check Your Performance Today with our Free Mock Tests used by Toppers!

detailed solution

Correct option is C

U=U0−U0cos⁡axF=−dUdx=−U0asin⁡ax=md2xdt2 For small values of x ,  md2xdt2=−U0a2  This is the equation of SHM ⇒T=2πamU0


Similar Questions

A horizontal platform with an object placed on it is executing S.H.M. in the vertical direction. The amplitude of oscillation is 3.92×103m . What must be the least period of these oscillations, so that the object is not detached from the platform 


whats app icon
phone icon